Kolkata, 10th October, 2026: Faith, fear and a centuries-old curse return as Bangla Zee 5 drops the teaser of its upcoming original series Shwetkali 2 (Guhakali) today. Directed by Sani Ghosh Ray, the seven-episode mythological horror thriller takes viewers to Megh-jhuri, a misty North Bengal village where the annual Guha-Kali festival is about to turn into something far more sinister.
In the misty North Bengal village of Megh-Jhuri, pregnant doctor Urvi arrives at the Roy Chowdhury estate for the annual Guha Kali festival, expecting nothing more than a family gathering. Instead, she finds a village in the grip of devotion and dread.
The teaser, dropped today offers a chilling glimpse into the series’ cryptic storyline, hinting at the dark secrets that lie beneath the village’s faith and fear without giving too much away. The series stars Oindrila Sen in the lead role along with Surangana Bandhopadhyay, Riddhima Ghosh, Anindya Chatterjee, Rajdeep Gupta, Geetashree Roy and Saptarshi Maulik in other key roles.
“At Bangla Zee 5, our ethos has always been to tell stories that are rooted in our soil, our folklore and our language. Shwetkali 2 (Guhakali) is a perfect example of that, drawing on the myths and beliefs of a Bengal that many of us grew up hearing about, and weaving them into a gripping mystery. We are committed to creating original Bengali content that feels authentic and familiar, yet pushes the boundaries of storytelling. The teaser gives a chilling experience of the cryptic world of Guhakali, and we are excited for audiences to step into it and enjoy a compeling watch during the festive days,” said Ms Rusa Banerjee, Business Head, Bangla Zee 5.
The series features Soumik Halder as the DOP, with sound by Kuntal De (GJ Storm) and editing by Saugata Mukherjee. Shwetkali 2 (Guhakali) premieres on Bangla Zee 5 on 23rd October 2026.
